newbie kz650 from Los Angeles

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newbie kz650 from Los Angeles

08 Aug 2014 16:29 - 08 Aug 2014 16:31
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hay guys just found this forum on google and decided to join because i have a ton of questions about my recent buy. :)

ssssoooooo i just got a 78 KZ650 cafe style. the guy i got it from ended up hitting something and damaging the forks, front wheel and tank. the forks were fixed but i still need a new front rim and tank. the bike had rear turn signals (no fronts), so i added a switch and wired them up. the bike doesnt run now not sure why it was running 2 days ago. also i suspect that the stator isnt charging :angry: voltage was at 12.4 while running and when reved up to 4k stayed the same and didnt get higher.also need new headers :)
these are the only picturs i have at the moment

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Re: newbie kz650 from Los Angeles

08 Aug 2014 17:24
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Welcome Hollywood... O U C H ! Looks like a 78' D1 that didn't fare well, but anything is fixable.

So, what's wrong with the front rim?
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79' KZ650-D2 [fsm] (Max)
83' KZ750-F1 LTD [clymers] (Kay)
82' KZ1100-D1 Specter (another project)
78' KZ650-B2a (J&H, A Project)
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Re: newbie kz650 from Los Angeles

08 Aug 2014 17:39 - 08 Aug 2014 17:51
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the front wheel wobbles while riding
also i do have the tail section, but i had it off on that picture because i was doing the wiring.
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Re: newbie kz650 from Los Angeles

08 Aug 2014 18:33 - 08 Aug 2014 18:34
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Well, I would get that front tire off the ground... or off the bike and check the rim by spinning it and comparing it to some set point, like a fork tube. But seeing you don't have a full-stand, don't know how you'll do this.
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79' KZ650-D2 [fsm] (Max)
83' KZ750-F1 LTD [clymers] (Kay)
82' KZ1100-D1 Specter (another project)
78' KZ650-B2a (J&H, A Project)
91' KZ1000-P (P = parts)
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Re: newbie kz650 from Los Angeles

09 Aug 2014 10:33
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yeah i took the center stand off because it was hitting the chain and it was loose. also im trying o figure out which D model i have the vin says d007.?
i woke up extra early today to get the carbs back on after cleaning with new spark plugs and started right up.bad part is the #1 float gasket started leaking gas so gotta replace all 4 now.
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